Bussmann 170M3409 Class aR High Speed Fuse, 50A
The Bussmann 170M3409 Class aR High Speed Fuse delivers fast-acting semiconductor-style overcurrent protection for demanding power electronics circuits. Rated 50A RMS at 700 Vac (UL) / 690 Vac (IEC), this square body fuse is built for DC common bus, DC drive, and power converter/rectifier applications where a high 200 kAIC interrupt rating and dependable clearing performance are required. It is UL Recognized and IEC Rated, giving specifiers a Class aR device suited to both UL and IEC design standards.
Key Features
- Amperage Rating: 50A RMS provides reliable overcurrent protection for DC bus and drive circuits.
- Voltage Rating: Rated 700 Vac (UL) and 690 Vac (IEC) for use in both UL- and IEC-based systems.
- Class aR Construction: A high-speed Class aR fuse engineered for fast clearing in semiconductor and power converter protection.
- Interrupt Rating: A high 200 kAIC interrupt rating supports demanding, high fault-current environments.
- Application-Specific Design: Purpose-built for DC common bus, DC drives, and power converter/rectifier circuits.
- Square Body with Visual Indicator Style: Non-indicating square body (-B/- visual indicator) construction suited for flush mounting.
- Low Watt Loss: Rated at 11W watt loss for efficient in-circuit operation.
Certifications & Compliance
- UL Recognized
- IEC Rated
- CE Marked
- RoHS Compliant
Technical Specifications
- Amperage Rating: 50A
- Current Rating: 50A RMS
- Voltage Rating: 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC)
- Class: Class aR
- Interrupt Rating: 200 kAIC
- Application: DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers
- Fuse Indicator: Non Indicating
- Pre Arc I2t: 77
- Clearing I2t: Clearing at 660V: 515
- Watt Losses: 11W
- Product Type: Square body -B/- visual indicator
- Product Details: Square body -B/- visual indicator
- Mounting Method: Flush
- Packaging Type: Standard
- Product Length: 5.433 IN
- Product Height: 2.087 IN
- Product Width: .315 IN
- Product Weight: 1.6456 LB
Typical Applications
- DC Common Bus Protection
- DC Drive Systems
- Power Converters and Rectifiers
- High Interrupt Fault-Current Circuits
- Flush-Mount Panel Installations
Why Bussmann?
Bussmann engineers the 170M3409 as a Class aR high-speed fuse with a 200 kAIC interrupt rating, giving it the fast-clearing performance power electronics and DC drive systems depend on. Backed by UL Recognized and IEC Rated compliance, plus CE marking and RoHS compliance, it is built to support code-compliant, reliable protection in professional electrical installations.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Amperage Rating:
- 50A
- Application:
- DC common bus, DC drives, power converters/rectifiers
- Class:
- Class aR
- Clearing I2t:
- Clearing at 660V: 515
- Current Rating:
- 50A RMS
- Fuse Indicator:
- Non Indicating
- Interrupt Rating:
- 200 kAIC
- Packaging Type:
- Standard
- Pre Arc I2t:
- 77
- Voltage Rating:
- 700 Vac (UL), 690 Vac (IEC)
- Watt Losses:
- 11W
- Product Group:
- Fuses
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Subgroup:
- Other Fuses
- Product Type:
- Fuse
- Product Length:
- 5.433 IN
- Product Details:
- Square body -B/- visual indicator
- Mounting Method:
- Flush
- Product Height:
- 2.087 IN
- Product Weight:
- 1.6456 LB
- Product Width:
- .315 IN